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Mississippi governor race lacks enthusiasm amid apathetic voters
Wayne King reports from Jackson that Mississippi voters show low energy as six Democratic candidates and a possible woman governor contend in a primary. The Capital Reporter editor calls the field political pap while turnout may dip lower than 1978's 38 percent amid a broader Southern governor election drift. Lt. Gov. Evelyn Gandy is seen as a skilled but unproven frontrunner.
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Wayne King
New York Times
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Wilson Minor
Capital Reporter
Kentucky
Louisiana
Thad Cochran
U.S
Evelyn Gandy